China is slated to pass an anti-terrorism bill on Sunday despite U.S. criticisms.

This controversial bill will provide Chinese authorities surveillance access to consumers of U.S. technologies. But critics say it defies cyber privacy provisions and human rights.

The first draft of the law, initially published last 2014, obliges technology firms to submit sensitive data such as encryption keys to Chinese authorities. The draft also encourage companies to retain their equipment along with local user data inside China.

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U.S. President Barack Obama previously stated in an interview that the law would allow China to install a 'back door' in the systems of U.S. technology companies.

Obama requested that China modifies some of its provisions in order to maintain a business relationship with the United States. The U.S. State Department has said that this law will 'do more harm than good.'

Hong Lei, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, has, however, dismissed these concerns and responded that companies have nothing to be afraid about.

Lei added that the United States has no right to intervene and cited that they also have similar requirements in their own laws as well. The spokesman urged the United States to 'refrain from double standards.'

On Thursday, the U.S. Embassy in Beijing issued a security warning for the Western tourists staying in Sanlitun, a renowned entertainment district in the city.

Chinese police patrolled around the vicinity, although no specific threat was reported.

Following the incident, Chinese state media said that the United States should help Beijing combat terrorism rather than criticize their law.

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